Manager Arsene Wenger said Friday that Oxlade-Chamberlain could be sidelined for up to four weeks due to his hamstring injury. "It's a classic hamstring," Wenger said. "That means he will be out for three weeks, four weeks maximum."

Oxlade-Chamberlain will not be available for England's upcoming fixtures, and he'll also miss Arsenal's Champions League match against Monaco this week. He wasn't getting consistent starts even when fit, but his absence could mean more playing time for Theo Walcott.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain has not played since coming off in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Manchester City on Jan. 18, and even when he does return to fitness, he'll have to fight for playing time with Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez, among others.

February 9, 2015

RotoWire Fantasy Analysis

Manager Arsene Wenger said Monday that Oxlade-Chamberlain is still about two weeks away from returning from his groin injury.

There was some speculation that Oxlade-Chamberlain could return soon, but now a return Feb. 21against Crystal Palace could be out of the equation. Thankfully for Arsenal, they have Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott to play as attacking midfielders.

February 5, 2015

RotoWire Fantasy Analysis

Manager Arsene Wenger said Thursday that Oxlade-Chamberlain remains sidelined with his groin injury and is still not full training.

Given the news, Oxlade-Chamberlain will surely not play Saturday against Spurs, while looking like a long-shot to play Tuesday against Leicester City.

With Theo Walcott nearly back to full fitness, Arsenal already have a solid replacement until Oxlade-Chamberlain returns.

January 22, 2015

RotoWire Fantasy Analysis

Manager Arsene Wenger said Thursday that Oxlade-Chamberlain may be held out of Sunday's FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion because of groin inflammation.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has been dealing with a groin issue for a few weeks now, and if he is forced to sit out, Theo Walcott may be able to start in his place.

December 28, 2014

RotoWire Fantasy Analysis

Oxlade-Chamberlain (groin) picked up an assist on five key passes, three tackles and two clearances during Arsenal's 2-1 win over West Ham at Upton Park on Sunday.

Oxlade-Chamberlain was held out on Boxing Day due to the groin injury, but he looked plenty spry in his 89 minutes Sunday. Given his relatively-limited usage of late, he could be back in the starting XI on New Year's Day at Southampton.